Allison Schmitt on Elite Athlete Nutrition
Eight-time Olympic medalist, Allison Rodgers Schmitt talks nutrition with Dr. Nandi.
Eight-time Olympic medalist, Allison Rodgers Schmitt talks nutrition with Dr. Nandi.
One of life’s most common food battles is the fight against eating too many sugary foods. Finding the courage to turn down the donuts, cookies, candy, or desserts in order to comply with your nutrition plan, cut back a few pounds, or simply appease your loved ones is difficult to say the least. I’ve heard…
Although it may seem like something exotic, freekeh, pronounced , is nothing more than a young, green wheat that is roasted and rubbed to give it a unique, more earthy flavor. Yet there are things about this whole grain that make it good for you, good enough that it’s quickly becoming the next big super…
One of our autumn favorites is pumpkin! Not only does it taste delicious, but it also has some pretty impressive health benefits. Great for weight loss Nutritionists suggest adding pumpkin to your diet if you want to lose weight. A single serving of pumpkin contains about 26 calories and no saturated fats or cholesterol. Pumpkin…
Your nutritional choices play a big part in your overall health. That’s why it’s so important to nourish your body with healthy foods. Food is powerful. It can fight off depression, boost your mood and even help prevent cancer and other illnesses. Food is medicine, and when you use food this way, you’re committing to…
Originally found in Central America, lima beans are now grown throughout the world. They can either be grown as the bush variety or the vine variety. On average, the bush variety is the one that yields small seeds. These legumes are often referred to as sieve or baby lima. Sometimes, they are also called butter…
Mustard is actually a cruciferous vegetable. It is a member of the Brassica family just like cabbage and broccoli. Native to the areas of Europe that are temperate, mustard was one of the earliest grown crops to the area. Mustard was even popular amongst the ancient Greeks and Romans. High in B-complex Vitamins The seeds…